Current wait status
Last checked 2:10 am AWST, 2 Oct
4
Patients waiting
115
Triage 4 avg wait (min)
WA Health publishes the number of patients waiting and the average waiting time for triage category 4 (semi-urgent) patients.
Perth Children's Hospital ED: 30-day patterns
Perth Children's Hospital ED's published triage 4 average wait was typically 1.1 h over the last 30 days (n = 6,947 hospital-published snapshots from WA Health, 2026-09-02 to 2026-10-02).
The quietest hour was typically 9am to 10am (median 21 min), and the busiest was 2am to 3am (median 2.4 h). Same-day variation can be larger than this median band, so check the live status above before travelling.
The quietest day of the week was typically Sunday (median 51 min), and the busiest was Tuesday (median 1.3 h).
Compared to the previous 30 days, the typical triage 4 average wait decreased 9% (1.2 h → 1.1 h).
Typical values are medians of WA Health-published snapshots over the last 30 days. WA Health publishes the number of patients waiting and the average waiting time for triage category 4 (semi-urgent) patients. Hour-of-day and day-of-week buckets use the hospital's local time.
About Perth Children's Hospital
Perth Children's Hospital is Western Australia's only dedicated paediatric hospital, providing specialist care for children and adolescents from across the state. Opened in 2018, it replaced Princess Margaret Hospital and features modern facilities purpose-built for young patients. The ED is the sole tertiary paediatric emergency department in WA, handling everything from minor injuries to complex critical care.
Hospital details
Nearby emergency departments
Nearby Medicare Urgent Care Clinics
For urgent but not life-threatening problems (sprains, minor fractures, small wounds, acute infections), a walk-in Medicare Urgent Care Clinic is bulk billed and usually faster than an ED:
- Nollamara Medicare Urgent Care ClinicNollamara, 8km
- Booragoon Medicare Urgent Care ClinicBooragoon, 11km
- Perth City Medicare Urgent Care ClinicMorley, 11km
When you might not need the ED
If you are visiting Perth Children's Hospital ED for any of the following, a telehealth GP consultation, bulk billed if you're Medicare eligible, may be faster and more convenient:
- Repeat prescriptions or new scripts (sent as eScripts to your phone)
- Medical certificates for work, university, or carer's leave
- Specialist, pathology, or imaging referrals
- Cold, flu, or minor illness treatment
- Mental health support
- Sexual health consultations
NewDoc telehealth consultations are bulk billed for eligible Medicare patients, with no out-of-pocket cost. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week.
Skip the wait. See a GP from home.
For non-emergency concerns like coughs, colds, scripts, and referrals. Book a telehealth consult with a qualified GP, bulk billed if you're Medicare eligible.
Or call NewDoc on 0485 049 710
NewDoc is an independent telehealth service. This number does not reach Perth Children's Hospital.
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate are the wait times shown for Perth Children's Hospital?
The data is sourced directly from WA Health and updated every 15 minutes. WA Health publishes the number of patients waiting and the average waiting time for triage category 4 (semi-urgent) patients. Actual waits can change rapidly depending on the severity of incoming cases and ED capacity. The numbers shown are a snapshot, not a guarantee.
Why does it sometimes show zero patients waiting?
A reading of zero means that at the time of the last data update, no triaged patients were recorded as waiting. This can happen briefly between shift changes, data refreshes, or during quieter periods. It does not necessarily mean the ED is empty, patients already being treated are not counted as waiting.
What does the demand level (Low / Medium / High) mean?
The demand level is an estimate based on the number of patients waiting relative to the size of the emergency department. A large hospital with 20 patients waiting may show Low demand, while a small hospital with the same number may show High. It indicates how busy the ED is compared to its usual capacity, not how long you will wait.
Should I use this to decide whether to go to the ED?
If you are experiencing a medical emergency, always call 000 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately. This page is for general information only. For non-emergency conditions like prescriptions, medical certificates, or referrals, a telehealth GP consultation, bulk billed if you're Medicare eligible, may be faster and more convenient.
Data sourced from WA Health. Wait times are indicative and may not reflect your actual wait. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 000.